Of course, Marxism is an example of what Carl Popper would have called a ‘World Three’ structure, in that it’s got immense power as an idea, but you couldn’t actually hold up anything in the world and say: ‘this is Marxism’.
Meaning of the quote
Marxism is a set of ideas and beliefs, but it's not something you can physically hold or point to in the real world. It's more like a structure of thoughts and theories that has a lot of power and influence, even though you can't find a single thing that perfectly represents all of Marxism.
About Alan Moore
Alan Moore is an acclaimed English author known for his influential work in comic books, including Watchmen, V for Vendetta, and The Killing Joke. He is widely recognized as one of the best comic book writers in the English language, and has also explored themes of the occult, magic, and anarchism in his works.
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